Margil El vs Tafolla Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margil El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
Tafolla Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 7–8
385 students
| Measure | Margil El San Antonio, Texas | Tafolla Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4334 of 4,686 | #1660 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #43913 of 50,301 | #14226 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 420 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 22% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margil El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 17.3).
- •Margil El does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Margil El does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Tafolla Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Margil El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Margil El is the larger school with 420 students compared with 385.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Margil El better than Tafolla Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Margil El ranks higher (21.5 vs 17.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Margil El and Tafolla Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margil El: 420. Tafolla Middle: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margil El and Tafolla Middle rank in Texas?
Margil El is 4334th of 4,686 and Tafolla Middle is 1660th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).